Board of Trustees

Mission Statement

Fort Scott Community College is an institution of higher learning with a long history of culture and diversity that provides affordable academic, technical, and occupational programs to meet student needs while fostering a mutually supportive relationship between the college and its communities.

Core Values  

  • Personal success and growth: Empower students, community, and employees to attain their goals by providing opportunities in a supportive, safe environment. 
  • Integrity and Respect: A focus on communication, relationships and experiences that value students, community, and employees; fostering a safe environment for all. 
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Operate as one college in purpose, plans, priorities, and processes. 
  • Stewardship: The careful, transparent, and responsible management of all resources under our care, including monetary, physical, and human resources

Vision

FSCC’s vision for the future is to support “Students First, Community Always” through a central focus on teaching and learning; advancing strong, innovative programs and departments; maximizing and leveraging opportunities; initiating efficient and effective processes; and developing the region’s workforce. 

Board of Trustees Meeting Livestream

Board of Trustees Meeting Dates

  • January 27, 2025 (Changed from January 20 due Board Meeting to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)
  • February 17, 2025
  • March 24, 2025 (Changed from March 17 due Board Meeting to spring break)
  • April 21, 2025
  • May 19, 2025
  • June 16, 2025
  • July 21, 2025

Board Agenda

Board Minutes

Bryan Holt, Board Chair
Doug Ropp, Vice-Chair
John Bartelsmeyer
Jim Fewins
Ronda Bailey
Chad McKinnis
Juley McDaniel, Board Clerk
Board Clerk